09 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
1
The piece criticizes the editor for inaction amid a stagnant paper year. It laments the dull season delays, predicts a push for a livelier, better issue once weather improves, and notes a wait for summer to revive business and reader interest.
The text urges starting immediately rather than delaying until fall or winter. It compares procrastination by a farmer and a merchant, cautions that ideas must be put into action, and warns against being discouraged by small setbacks. It emphasizes doing the work now to turn intentions into results.
The partnership of Sam Goldsobel and David Goldman doing business as G. & Dry Goods Co. in Winters Texas was dissolved by mutual consent on January 3 1882. Debts to the firm will be received by David Goldman at the Winters location and all demands against the firm are to be presented there. The business continues under the same name with Goldman as proprietor.
An old Draughon's College recruitment notice promises good salaries and weekly earnings for hosiery sales positions. It cites young workers ages 14 to 19 with varied monthly pay and offers free samples to agents, plus a prop osition paying weekly and hourly rates. International Storking Mills listed with Norristown address appears as part of the same ad cycle.
A reader offer extends Star Telegram renewal at bargain rates for Star-Telegram subscribers who pay a half dollar extra. The notice encourages subscribers to visit the office to renew and take advantage of the extended prices.
Amarillo reports plans for an eight story hotel by Earle interests and a seven story Panhandle Improvement Co office building with preparations underway. Mayor Davis urges a street paving bond election as Munday completes water and sewer work. Stanford notes county fair success and upcoming fireproof rebuilds, while Lake Faith plans and Humble Oil pipeline link are discussed. Matador schedules a $75,000 bond school building vote, and Mineral Wells hosts the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention on May 16 with expected strong attendance.
Nerpia Talladee stars in the First National picture Secrets presented Thursday and Friday at the Queen Theatre. The drama follows four eras from a Wyoming wife to a modern woman with four distinct looks and ages, showcasing Talmadge’s range across 1920s settings.
A regional organization outlines a sustained program to expand its reach across West Texas with more constructive services. In Brownwood a $750000 road bond issue is set for January 20 in Brown County after a narrow defeat in November. Secretary Stuart Williams expresses confidence the measure will pass. Quanah notes improved city and county building projects driven by a good grain and cotton harvest aiding farmer home improvements.
Graham and Pumphrey, a leading city grocery firm, have sold their business to Will Dry. The owners plan no immediate future changes and Dry brings prior grocery experience from Winters to continue efficient service.
The Air Hawk starring Al Wilson, famed stunt flyer, appears at the Queen Theatre this Friday. The film features mid air plane changes and death defying maneuvers above the earth, with Virginia Brown Faire as lead and Bruce Mitchell directing.
An advertisement notes numerous oil stores with prices starting at $6.50 and higher. The notice mentions Cleveland & Son and the Enterprise offering subscriptions at $1.50 per year.
A team of Percheron horses defeated two army mules in a pulling contest in Kansas City despite the mules weighing 166 pounds more. Miss Gwendolin Greswell of Chicago, deaf mute since age three, flew to 3500 feet and could cheer and talk again.
More than a dozen young women ushered in the era by ribbons on the locomotive to mark Ogden Utahs new union station. One girl bought the first ticket sold and it was printed on a sheet of silver.
Dud Queen issues a warning that anyone found hunting or trespassing in any way east of Winters will be persecuted by law. This public notice serves as a stern fair warning to violators.
A new Creosene formula claims to relieve sore gums in 12 hours. This medicated product penetrates tissues to reach tooth roots, tightens loose teeth, heals pus pockets, and kills pyorrhea germs at home with no chair pain or high costs, recommended by Jackson-Holcomb Drug Co.
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